Charity

Charity begins at home. That's what some people may say. If you are not willing to spend for the family, why should you use this money for others? In a way, the statement is not wrong. Family comes first. Blood is thicker than water as the Chinese like to say. However, it is also good to share the wealth as long as it is within the person's ability. Helping others is a joy. You may not see the immediate benefits as they are intangible but they are present nonetheless. The people who you have helped will not forget your act of kindness though they may not know who you are.

Then we have the various charity shows that are shown on television. Various local celebrities risk injury in order for more donations to be made. Prizes are dangled as carrots so that donations can increase with some people hoping to 'invest' their money. Questions have been raised on what is the true meaning of charity. Philantrophists will tell you that the heart has to be in it before the donations can mean anything. It is the willingness and the sincerity of the doners that really bring about the spirit of charity. There is no need to go to such great lengths in order to garner more money for charity. In fact, even if no money is involved, helping out in homes, hospices and orphanages is a good form of charity work. In fact, I feel many people have forgotten what it means to give and how good it feels to do so.
Till next time, remember helping others is a good deed and good karma is never enough. ;)